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LOANS AND GRANTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY II

PROGRAM PURPOSE: The purpose of the Loans and Grants for Accessibility Program is to provide loans to eligible homeowners for permanent modifications to single-family residential property. The modification(s) must be required because of a homeowners or resident family members physical disability and must increase the accessibility/usability of the living unit. Building rehabilitation to bring the unit up to code or to meet contemporary housing standards may be accomplished in addition to accessibility modifications. Any items purchased or work started prior to grant commitment are INELIGIBLE for financing. ELIGIBLE ITEMS: Any modification required to increase accessibility/usability of a living unit is eligible. Modifications to the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, including purchase and permanent installation of adaptive equipment and construction of ramps are examples of eligible items. All work must be completed in compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code and the Connecticut Fire Safety Code. An architect may be required. A licensed Connecticut contractor is required. All Fees (closing costs, recording fee, grant processing, appraisals, termite inspection costs, and architects fees) may become part of the grant. GRANT TERMS: Loans may be in amounts up to $70,000 unless otherwise approved by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Loans will be for five, ten or fifteen years, dependent upon the amount of the loan, and will be interest-free declining loans. This grant requires a security agreement and may require payment upon refinancing with cash-out or upon transfer of title within the affordability period. UNDERWRITING STANDARDS: The dwelling must be the homeowner/applicants primary residence. An applicants annual, gross household income must be at or below 100% of area median income. Income shall be determined by information reported by applicant, which shall be verified as practicable. Countable income for rental property is 100% of rental income, with no subtraction for expenses. Significant deviations from Adjusted Gross Income as reported on household members previous year federal tax return must be explained by applicant. In order to establish the likelihood of homeowners ability to retain ownership, PITI (mortgage principal and interest, property tax and homeowners insurance) shall not exceed 30% of the gross household income. Deviations from this ratio may be authorized by DECD. The grant shall not increase the outstanding indebtedness secured by the property above 90% of its fair market value after rehabilitation, unless approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development. APPLICATION If you wish to apply for a loan and believe you meet the eligibility requirements, please contact CIL at (860) 5636011 to be added to the waiting list. People on the waiting list will be contacted on a first-come-first-served basis and will be sent an application to complete. The detailed application and required supporting documentation will be used to determine eligibility. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

July 31, 2012